Why race to replace Sonko may be longer than expected

Ann Kananu Mwenda, nominee for the position of Deputy Governor.

A court in Nairobi yesterday agreed to a withdrawal of the main case stopping the vetting of nominee for Nairobi deputy governor's post and refused to admit a fresh petition by ousted Governor Mike Sonko objecting to his nominee.

In the move that now clears way for Ann Kananu to be vetted...